Police arrest two brothers for killing, burying sibling in Anambra
By Deborah Nnamdi
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder and burial of their brother in a shallow grave in Oko community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Monday.
Itam said: “We have suspects that murdered their brother and buried him in a shallow grave in a compound at Oko. The deceased, Late Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and Stealing.
“His brother, Chidiebere Okeke, and his cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him to a stupor.
“As a result, Chibuzor became unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, where the doctor confirmed him dead,” said Itam.
In an attempt to cover up the crime, the two suspects dug a shallow grave in their compound and buried the body of Chibuzor.They will be charged in court after investigations are concluded, Itam added.
